Thank you. The power supply is a decent one: 550 watt, if I remember correctly.

So, at this point it looks like I'll be investing in Windows 7 ($118), 2 more gig of RAM (around $50) and a graphics card. I'm still on the fence with the graphics card... might end up getting that last. I could go with a less-expensive one for roughly $135 or so. This is all Aussie dollars.

Then I'll save up for that i5.

Thanks, everyone, for your input.

Monterey/Mint21.x/Win10 - Blender3.x - PP11.3(cm) - Musescore3.6.2

Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehen
[it is clear that humans have contempt for that which they do not understand] 

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